Athletics News

  • Tusculum seeded fifth, face LR in SAC opening round
    April 24, 2024
    WINGATE, N.C. --- The Tusculum University softball team begins its postseason journey this weekend against No. 23 Lenoir-Rhyne in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.
  • Dunford steps down as tennis coach
    April 24, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tim Dunford has resigned as Tusculum University men’s and women’s tennis head coach effective immediately announced Josh Ealy, Vice President of Athletics.
  • Pioneers finish eighth at SAC Men's Golf Championship
    April 23, 2024
    ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- Tusculum University’s Dominic Barron Holden finished in sole possession of 10th place at the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Golf Championship. The three-day, 54-hole tournament was held at the Country Club of Orangeburg and hosted by Newberry College.
  • Sappington named TSWA Pitcher of the Week
    April 23, 2024
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- For the first time in her career, Emily Sappington has been named Pitcher of the Week by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
  • Brewer, White selected All-SAC for 2024 season
    April 23, 2024
    ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University senior midfielder Lucy Brewer and sophomore goalkeeper Emily White were each named All-South Atlantic Conference in women's lacrosse for the 2024 season, the SAC office announced Tuesday.
  • Pioneers shoot 285 to climb to sixth at SAC Men's Golf Championship
    April 22, 2024
    ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- Tusculum senior Dominic Barron Holden carded a one-under par score of 69 and has moved to with two strokes of the lead after the second round of the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Golf Championship.
  • Sappington, Spaitis pitch complete games in Pioneers' sweep of Crusaders
    April 22, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University softball team finished out the regular season with a sweep of Belmont Abbey on Monday (Apr. 22), highlighted by a pair of complete games by the Pioneer pitching staff.
  • Men's Golf tied for ninth after day one of SAC Championship
    April 21, 2024
    ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- The Tusculum University men’s golf team carded an opening round 303 and are tied for ninth place at the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Championship. The three-day, 54-hole tournament is being held at the Orangeburg Country Club and hosted by Newberry College.
  • Pioneers set to compete at SAC Men's Golf Championship
    April 20, 2024
    ORANGEBURG, S.C. --- The Tusculum University men’s golf team will be competing this week at the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Championship. The three-day, 54-hole tournament is being held at the Orangeburg Country Club and hosted by Newberry College.
  • Pioneers drop pair to wrap up Georgia road trip
    April 20, 2024
    ROME, Ga. --- The Shorter University baseball team swept a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Tusculum University Saturday at RH Ledbetter Field.
  • Tusculum splits SAC finale at Newberry
    April 20, 2024
    NEWBERRY, S.C. --- The Tusculum University softball team split its South Atlantic Conference regular season finale with Newberry on Saturday, April 20.
  • TU Orange scores game-winner on final play at Football Spring Game
    April 20, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Brayden Phillips completed a five-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Hunter as time expired to lead the Orange Team to a 13-7 win over TU Black on Saturday afternoon during Tusculum University’s Spring Football Game at Pioneer Field.
  • Tusculum men earn third meet win of season at Catamount Classic
    April 20, 2024
    CULLOWHEE, N.C. --- The Tusculum University men's track and field team earned its third meet victory of the season by capturing first place at the Catamount Classic at Western Carolina University on Saturday afternoon.
  • Shorter claims series opener over Pioneers
    April 19, 2024
    ROME, Ga. --- Kody Krause went 3-for-4 and four RBI including his game-ending two-run triple in the seventh as Shorter University defeated visiting Tusculum University 13-3 via run-rule on Friday afternoon.
  • Pioneer men and women hold fourth place after day one of Catamount Classic
    April 19, 2024
    CULLOWHEE, N.C. --- The Tusculum University men's and women's track and field teams are each in fourth place after Friday's first day of the Catamount Classic, hosted by Western Carolina University.
  • Cain named SAC Men's Golf Freshman of the Year
    April 19, 2024
    ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University’s Morgan Cain has been named the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Men’s Golf Freshman of the Year announced league officials Friday.
  • Football hosts annual Spring Game this Saturday
    April 19, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University football team will host its annual Spring Game this Saturday (Apr. 20) afternoon at Pioneer Field beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is FREE and open to the public.
  • Pioneers drop 4-2 SAC quarterfinal match to Carson-Newman
    April 18, 2024
    SUMTER, S.C. --- Carson-Newman University defeated Tusculum University 4-2 in the quarterfinals of the South Atlantic Conference Women's Tennis Championship Thursday afternoon at the Palmetto Tennis Center.
  • Lincoln Memorial defeats Pioneers 4-2 in SAC quarterfinals
    April 18, 2024
    SUMTER, S.C. --- Lincoln Memorial University defeated Tusculum University 4-2 in the quarterfinal round of the South Atlantic Conference Men's Tennis Championship Thursday morning at the Palmetto Tennis Center.
  • Brewer hits draw control record and milestone at UVA Wise
    April 17, 2024
    WISE, Va. --- The University of Virginia at Wise defeated Tusculum University 13-7 in South Atlantic Conference women's lacrosse Wednesday afternoon at Carl Smith Stadium.
  • Baseball drops 7-3 decision to No. 11 Young Harris in home finale
    April 17, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Dylan Beck pitched four strong innings to secure his ninth save of the season to lead 11th-ranked Young Harris to a 7-3 road win at Tusculum Wednesday afternoon at Pioneer Park.
  • Wingo named IVA Offensive Player of the Year
    April 17, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Deklan Wingo of Tusculum University men’s volleyball was named the 2024 Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Offensive Player of the Year, announced in the yearly awards on Tuesday, April 16. Additionally, he was named to the All-Tournament Team.
  • Baechler, Loretz sisters earn SAC All-Conference honors
    April 17, 2024
    ROCK HILL, S.C. --- The South Atlantic Conference has announced its All-Conference teams in women's tennis for the 2024 season, with three members of the Tusculum University squad earning honors.
  • Subanovic, Gee named All-Conference in singles
    April 17, 2024
    ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Two members of the Tusculum University men's tennis team were selected All-Conference by the South Atlantic Conference, the league office announced Wednesday.
  • Pioneers pound Mountain Lions with milestone performances
    April 16, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University softball team swept Young Harris on Tuesday (Apr. 16) in a regional doubleheader, as the Pioneers have won three of their last four contests.
  • Flood has four-hit game in 10-7 win at Emory & Henry
    April 16, 2024
    EMORY, Va. --- For a second straight outing, Murphy Flood came through with the game-winning hit to lead the Tusculum University baseball team to a 10-7 non-conference win at Emory & Henry College Tuesday afternoon at Porterfield-DeVault Field.
  • Padilla finishes third, Pioneers ninth at SAC Championship
    April 16, 2024
    SALISBURY, N.C. --- Tusculum University sophomore Reagan Padilla posted a 54-hole career low total 220 including a final round 72 to finish tied for third place at the 2024 South Atlantic Conference Women’s Golf Championship.
  • Pioneers set to take on Carson-Newman in SAC quarterfinals
    April 16, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's tennis team will face Carson-Newman University in the quarterfinals of the South Atlantic Conference Championship tournament at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter, South Carolina on Thursday, April 18.
  • Sosnowski picks up second SAC Field Athlete of the Week award
    April 16, 2024
    ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University freshman thrower Caley Sosnowski has earned the South Atlantic Conference WePlayed Sports Women's Field Athlete of the Week award, for the week ending April 14.
  • Pioneers to face Lincoln Memorial in SAC quarterfinals
    April 16, 2024
    GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men's tennis team will play Lincoln Memorial University in the quarterfinal round of the South Atlantic Conference Championship tournament on Thursday, April 18 at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter, South Carolina.
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